Tag Archives: Iowa Press

Republicans Enjoy Cozy Chat With Panel On Iowa Press

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Jeff Kauffman, chairman of the Republican Party of Iowa, and Steve Scheffler, Republican National Committee member and president of the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition (IFFC) were guests on the program last week. As difficult as it may be, please … Continue reading →

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Public School Administrators Speak Candidly On Iowa Press

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Trish Nelson

On this edition of Iowa Press, Dr. Brad Buck, superintendent of the Waukee Community School District, and Chris Coffelt, superintendent of the Central Decatur Community School District and Lamoni Community Schools, discuss issues involving public education in Iowa. Joining moderator … Continue reading →

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Take Your Medicine, Watch Iowa Press

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Paul Deaton

In an email exchange with a friend, I asked whether they would attend the Iowa State Fair on Saturday when the two Democratic candidates other than Joe Biden were scheduled to appear at the Des Moines Register Soapbox. They said … Continue reading →

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Brenna Bird: Victim’s Services

Posted on August 5, 2023 by Dave Bradley

Brenna Bird talks about ending the Emergency Contraception for rape victims program. The segment begins at 5:15 and ends at about 6:45: Like many I was somewhat stunned by what Iowa’s new Attorney General had to say on Iowa Press … Continue reading →

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Planned Parenthood Representative On Iowa Press

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Iowa R’s turned women into second class citizens this week.  If you are a woman of child bearing age, the Republican controlled legislature voted that they get to be in the doctor’s office with you. Iowa Press actually had a … Continue reading →

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Jennifer Konfrst Goes On Offense On Iowa Press

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Trish Nelson

I would say House Democratic Leader Jennifer Konfrst killed it on this weekend’s edition of Iowa Press. I hope that those of you who have said you no longer watch the show because it is worthless or too frustrating, will … Continue reading →

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Iowa Press I Think I Thought I Saw You Try

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Trish Nelson

On the April 28th episode of Iowa Press the panel frivoled away 26 minutes of precious broadcast time on the weather. No, not climate change.  Just the weather. Guests were two National Weather Service meteorologists based in Johnston, a suburb … Continue reading →

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Iowa Press Fiddles While Iowa Burns

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Trish Nelson

This weekend on Iowa Press the panel clearly seemed stumped as far as how to discuss what the Republicans are doing in the Iowa legislature. I think it must be a coping strategy of denial, “everything is fine, just keep … Continue reading →

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Iowa Press Fails To Challenge False Claims

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Well, here’s a big lie the Iowa Press panel let third district Republican congressman Zach Nunn get away with on the latest episode, April 14, 2023. Nunn: “When I watch on the news a parent at a school board meeting … Continue reading →

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Iowa Press Discusses Carbon Capture Pipeline Issues

Posted on April 7, 2023 by Trish Nelson

You must watch this episode of Iowa Press not just for the dull questions but also for the slick GOP-like evasiveness of the Navigator VP.  The contrast was stark between the fast-talking, polished Elizabeth Burns-Thomas and the “good guy” on … Continue reading →

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